Senior Public Health Engineer

Hoare Lea; Nechells; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Stock options

25 days annual leave

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development schemes

Job summary

Hoare Lea in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Public Health Engineer to lead public health design across diverse built environment projects. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality drainage and water services solutions to programme and budget constraints.

The role offers hybrid working, a collaborative environment and opportunities to progress within a respected UK consultancy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Public Health Engineer delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of drainage systems (rainwater and domestic water services).
• Proficient in software such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Consultancy experience and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed public health design advice across projects.
• Prepare specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Design drainage, water services and fire suppression to programme and budget.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and manage priorities to meet deadlines.

Skills

Public health engineering

Drainage design

Collaboration

Written communication

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Public Health Engineer

Birmingham

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Engineer to join our team in Birmingham.

It’s a great time to join Hoare Lea in Birmingham. Our office has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering design across a wide range of built environment projects, working with clients across the Midlands and beyond. You’ll be part of a collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive team, working alongside specialist engineers and consultants in a flexible, high-performing environment.

As one of our key regional offices, Birmingham continues to grow and play an important role in our national delivery. We have a long-standing presence in the city and a diverse portfolio of projects, supported by a broad range of engineering disciplines.

As a Senior Public Health Engineer, you will support and deliver public health design solutions across projects of varying scale and complexity. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver a consistent, high-quality service to clients, while supporting repeat business, new opportunities and profitable project outcomes.

In this varied role, you can expect to:

• Provide detailed, coordinated and cost-effective public health design advice to a varied client base.
• Prepare specifications, calculations and technical reports tailored to project needs.
• Design above- and below-ground drainage systems, rainwater and roof drainage, hot and cold-water services, and fire suppression systems to programme, budget and quality standards.
• Produce clear calculations, reports and specifications with strong written communication skills.
• Attend design team meetings, client meetings and site inspections.
• Work with minimal supervision and take ownership of your own projects where required.
• Manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to tight deadlines.

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven experience as a Public Health Engineer, or in a closely related role, delivering a range of complex projects.
• A strong understanding of drainage systems, including rainwater and domestic water services.
• Proficiency in relevant software such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• A collaborative approach, self-awareness, an open mind and a generous spirit.
• Good working knowledge of relevant British Standards.
• Consultancy experience.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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Benefits

• 9-day fortnight scheme
• thriving community groups
• varied social and networking events
• extensive professional and technical development schemes
• private medical cover
• electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• stock options
• 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service)
• flexible and hybrid working